Mythology & Folklore
Book IX, 471: What Nestor would say on learning of Ulysses’ return
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. III, 1917)
Mythology & Folklore
The good man has escaped the merciless sea, and after toil has reached his fatherland, and he must be my better, as he has become well acquainted with cities and customs and the minds of men.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 471: What Nestor would say on learning of Ulysses’ return.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/505/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 471: What Nestor would say on learning of Ulysses’ return.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/505/.
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